DREW BREEZES TO THE BAY

Earlier this week, the Chargers and 49ers denied that they were talking turkey on a trade of quarterback Philip Rivers to San Fran in exchange for the No. 1 overall pick.

But no one ever said a thing about Drew Brees.

Word is that the Chargers and the Fins have reached an agreement in principle that will send Brees and the Chargers No. 12 overall pick to the 49ers for the first overall pick in the draft. The teams also will swap second-round picks as part of the deal.

Brees also has agreed to a six-year, $35 million contract with the 49ers. He previously had been operating under a one-year, $8.08 million tender offer that he signed in March, after getting slapped with the franchise tag.